A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys.

Your Depot After Dark for Aug. 3.

PICKETT STARTING HALL OF FAME GAME

Kenny Pickett was a big swing and a miss by the Steelers. They hoped he would develop into Ben Roethlisberger’s successor. However, he flamed out quickly and was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles after only two seasons. Pickett has bounced around the league since. He’s now with the Carolina Panthers.

ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported on Twitter that Pickett will start for the Panthers in the Hall of Fame game. That’s the first preseason game of the year, and Pickett will get a chance to show what he’s got. He won’t be the Panthers’ starter, but maybe he can increase his value and build some positive momentum for his career.

PACERS PG AT PRACTICE

A lot has changed for the Steelers this year. The biggest difference is that Mike Tomlin is gone and Mike McCarthy is the team’s head coach now. His training camp looks different than Tomlin’s. However, he’s still had some notable faces appear to watch practices.

Steelers writer Brian Batko shared on Twitter that Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell was at a recent Steelers training camp practice. McConnell is a Pittsburgh native, spending a few years in college at Duquesne. The Pacers didn’t have a great season last year, but hopefully, McConnell’s team improves this year.

Indiana Pacers PG, Chartiers Valley alum and Christian Kuntz rebound/assist recipient TJ McConnell on the sideline for Steelers practice today.

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 3, 2026

NAJEE HARRIS TRAINING

The Steelers drafted Najee Harris in the first round in 2021. He didn’t become one of the league’s best running backs, but he was consistent, posting over 1,000 rushing yards in each of his four seasons in Pittsburgh. He joined the Los Angeles Chargers last year in free agency. But unfortunately, he tore his Achilles, limiting him to only three games.

Harris is currently a free agent, but he’s working his way back to the field. Doug Hendrickson posted a video on Twitter of Harris running and doing some drills. It looks like he’s close to being at 100 percent. We’ll see if any team signs Harris.